State the effect of pressing each of the following computer keyboard keys when working in a text editor: (a) home; (b) numlock; (c) capslock; (d)tab.(4 marks)June/July 2020

(a) The home key moves the cursor to the beginning of the current line of text in a text editor.

(b) The numlock key turns the number pad on the right side of the keyboard on and off. When the numlock key is pressed, the keys on the number pad function as a separate numeric keypad, allowing the user to enter numbers quickly. When the numlock key is not pressed, the keys on the number pad function as arrow keys, page up/down keys, and other keys.

(c) The capslock key turns the caps lock function on and off. When the caps lock key is pressed, all letters typed will be in uppercase. When the caps lock key is not pressed, letters will be typed in lowercase or uppercase depending on how the shift key is used.

(d) The tab key inserts a tab character into the text at the current cursor position in a text editor. This can be used to indent text or to create a table.